Officer
Illustrative calculators for Officer within Armed Forces, part of the Defence sector. Pick a tool below to model pay, working patterns, leave, take-home pay or CPD. Then confirm anything important with your employer, contract or union.
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About this role
Find out more about the Officer role within Armed Forces and whether it would be the right role for you.
What is an Officer?
An Officer in the Armed Forces holds a commission and leads personnel. Roles vary by service (Army, Navy, RAF) and branch. Pay is on the armed forces pay scale.
Typical demands, progression and balance
Officer roles offer leadership, variety and clear progression. Pay and conditions depend on service, rank and role. Progression is through ranks (e.g. Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel).
Progression and pay
Progression: Sub-Lieutenant/2nd Lt/Flying Officer → Lieutenant/Captain/Flight Lieutenant → higher ranks. Use the calculators on this page to see how pay changes over time.
Calculators for this role
Browse our career-focused calculators for those who work as an Officer, covering pay progression, promotion paths, take-home pay, working patterns, leave, allowances and more. Click the calculators below to get started.